Xavi Hernandez - a legend of world football, a Spanish player who became one of the most influential and technically gifted players of his generation. He was born on January 25, 1980, in Terrassa, Spain, and displayed his football talent from a young age. Xavi became renowned for his outstanding passing skills and ball control. He possessed a unique ability to control the game on the field, distribute passes, and create attacks for his team.
He began his professional career in 1998, joining the youth team of Barcelona. Over time, he became an integral part of Barcelona's main squad and a product of the legendary La Masia academy. He spent 17 years at FC Barcelona, eventually becoming its captain and one of the main inspirations behind the "tiki-taka" style of play.
Xavi helped Barcelona win numerous domestic and international trophies, including 8 La Liga titles and 4 UEFA Champions League titles. He became the heart and soul of the team, and his on-field leadership was invaluable to Barcelona's success during that period. Xavi is also a key figure for the Spanish national team. With the national squad, he won the FIFA World Cup in 2010 and the UEFA European Championship in 2008 and 2012.
His intellectual approach to the game and his ability to create opportunities for his teammates made him an irreplaceable player for the national team. After leaving Barcelona in 2015, Xavi moved to Qatari club Al-Sadd, where he continued to showcase his skills and leadership. He helped the team win several national titles and became a symbol of football development in Qatar.
In addition to his playing career, Xavi has shown an interest in coaching. He has completed coaching courses and expressed a desire to one day manage his former team, Barcelona. Xavi Hernandez is not only a player of exceptional class but also a symbol of virtuosity, game reading ability, and leadership on the field. His style and contribution to world football will be remembered by generations of fans.
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has once again moved to quieten talk that he could change his mind and remain at the club beyond the summer, having already announced his resignation.
Reportedly Barcelona President Joan Laporta along with other members of the board are doing their best to persuade Xavi to stay, but thus far he has always maintained that his decision was the same – ‘until now’.
One of the reasons he gave for his decision was that he wasn’t enjoying being coach of Barcelona any more. He was asked ahead of their clash with Cadiz whether that had changed, following an important win against PSG.
“Yes, in many moments yes. But it also happened to me before. Now with my decision there has been much more calm in the environment. We are all calmer knowing that I have an expiration date. I think it it is a decision that was correct, and that is why we are where we are now If it hadn’t been for that, it would have been more difficult.”
The Blaugrana are on their best run of the season with nine wins and three draws from their past 12 games, but Xavi said that little else had changed beyond the announcement of his decision.
“In the same way as before. Taking care of the details, looking at the rival… nothing has changed. The team has entered into a very positive dynamic, the team believes it… We have to take advantage of it. Try to win tomorrow, Tuesday and the Clasico, whatever comes.”
Xavi: "Is it impossible for me to change my decision? I have already said it several times, nothing has changed. You still have time to ask me another question."
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) April 12, 2024
Xavi was asked if he was convinced that they would be where they were if he hadn’t made his decision.
“I was convinced that with my
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